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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
1
The article discusses Texas rate disputes involving governors and railroad heads, with the Commerce Board weighing interstate versus intrastate powers. It notes Missouri and Louisiana railroads, potential court reviews, and the impact of Interstate Commerce Commission rulings on discriminatory Texas rates.
Reports from an undersea operator describe a submarine submerged 190 feet off Lone Beach Harbor California. The craft uses gasoline engines and aims to surpass the Octopus record by remaining under 20 feet of water for twenty four hours aided by a cable and new equipment.
Péter A. French, a Republican club member from Wee Fortieth Street, was arrested on forgery charges. He was arraigned before Justice Wooster and remanded to the General Sessions for plea. Officials say the case hints at a broader probe involving a bookkeeper and two prominent club members, including a former city official. The investigation follows the club’s leadership changes and alleged ties to a prolonged scheme.
The court case involves Russell Harrison and Durflinger over shares of stock in the Phlomrelaanders' company. Durflinger admitted issuing a note in payment and later claimed the stock was a loan. briefs are submitted but no verdict until Thursday.
In New Jersey on June 16 a medical leader notes serums near discovery may bring permanent cures for diseases. Norton of Elizabeth and Wilson of Elberth discuss tuberculosis blood factors and blood pressure shifts, claiming clotting times differ for tubercular patients compared with healthy individuals.
Albany June 10 The Becker appeal and the gunmen murder case of Herman Rosenthal were postponed by the Court of Appeals to October 13 after a motion by District Attorney. All cases were rescheduled to the October term. The court will adjourn for summer recess on June 2. Indirect ad text about Public Service Cup Co and office accessories follows.
In a wireless reply Prince Ponjatowski of Paris says his visit to investigate Frisco affairs is not a mission to withdraw from the Banque Privée Presidency. He insists bondholders’ interests are safeguarded by the Association Nationale des Porteurs de Titres Montes, and his trip aims to assess the exact conditions before any opinion.
The Times notes the Frises receivership as the trigger for a wide price collapse in major markets. Analysts say it did not cause the crash by itself but signaled renewed fears as short term notes mature and a large two year railroad note of 2,250,000 faces renewal risk. Continued on Page 2.
Next Sunday's Times previews a fresh confrontation between Missouri state officials and insurance companies disputing disclosure. The dispute centers on how much information should be shown to the public in ongoing regulatory actions.
Special to The New York Times reports Col. George W. Goethals returns to the United States from Panama to focus on fortifying the canal and to preserve his authority over the Isthmian Canal Commission. Tensions rise within the commission as civilian appointee changes loom, with President Wilson reportedly weighing Richard L. MeteCalfe for a civilian seat and Goethals to be consulted before any decision.
Col. Goethals told reporters at the Hotel Astor that two slides along Culebra Cut delay the project but will not derail it. He expects the canal to be flooded by Oct 1 if rainfall is average, enabling gates and dredges to complete the waterway by year’s end. He does not wish to remain on the Isthmus after demonstration and wants to return home as soon as the canal is considered a successful machine.
A brief note records Automenile outings and mentions Angostura bitters used in a tonic. The piece suggests a social or culinary context with global touches and a casual tone.
Justice Cohalan has defied the Bar Association grievance panel by not appearing or submitting his relations with John A. Connolly amid charges linked to Liu. The panel seeks explanation, while Cohalan’s silence shifts the matter toward Albany politics and possible legislative action.
Washington officials of the Department of Agriculture say unseasonably cold weather will not cause widespread crop losses. Assistant Secretary Calloway believes fruit injury will be minor, frost areas are limited, and early planting along with favorable crop conditions should offset impacts.
Five commissioners were elected in Jersey City ending Wittpenn’s mayoral term as the anti Wittpenn camp claimed a political victory. Former Mayor Fagan led the winners while James S. Fielder and others argued the public rejected Wittpenn’s administration.
Reports from Washington June 10 say Attorney General McReynolds may resign the Cabinet but no confirmation exists. Rumors of President’s friends’ dissatisfaction circulate, yet no solid basis appears. Me ttesnelds heads to St Paul for Tu en Pacl e- Southern Pacific merger case. tariff bill amendment faces Senate scrutiny and likely defeat. Democratic leaders doubt push of a progressive excise plan on big tobacco amid economic uncertainty.
Catherine Bruck two dies after falling from fifth floor balustrade in Oz Fast Seventeenth Street apartment house. A seventeen year old bystander Josephine Sheehan suffered a broken arm catching the child. Bruck died an hour later at hospital. Graduation fears at Morris High School noted.
Albany June 10 Frank N F Mott of Jamestown was appointed Secretary of the Up-State Public Service Commission to succeed John S Kennedy who resigned in May. Mott, a Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, has been deputy attorney general and practiced law in Jamestown for fourteen years. He is seen as anti Tammany and joined the Utica conference aligning with Charles F Ratigan and Thomas Mott Osborne.
Saratoga June briefing cites New York State Music Teachers Association figures. John Freund reports annual U S music expenditures near 600 million dollars, about three times the army and navy outlays. opera concerts church music orchestras theaters and private instruction contribute.
Gov Sulzer and State Highways Commissioner Carlisle faced a faulty detour network between Albany and Catskill. Their chauffeur lost the way, the car slid onto the Hudson bank, and on the return trip the driver took the wrong road four times. A fund for highway repairs is limited. 74 patrolmen to be deployed by week’s end.
At the opening session in New Paven Conn Bishop Brewster honored J Pierpont Morgan for business integrity service to country and church. He noted Morgan’s simple faith and generous aid to church objects and said the state and diocese can take pride in him. The convention will vote on dividing the diocese tomorrow.
A Richmond California delegation carried a plush-lined chest with thirty six bottles of grape juice en route to Washington to meet Secretary Brean for inspection. The group seeks a June 16 conference before the Federal Rivers and Harbor Engineering Board.
The bodies of Martha McCormick and Rheinhart Zimmer, two Cornell University students who drowned while canoeing on May 8, were found in Cayuga Lake near Rochester, about a mile apart. Zimmer was located hours after McCormick, by boaters near the lake. The report notes two other victims were recovered last week.
Special to The New York Times Edward Payson Weston, famed pedestrian, continues his walk from New York toward Minneapolis lecturing along the route. He arrived in Owego after a meal at a local hotel and a three hour layover, spoke at the Tioga Theatre, and planned to sleep in Waverly after resuming his journey.
A New York Times special reports Rev Charles Resnoiis of North Congregational Church will conduct free weddings for young couples on Friday June 2, 1915. Mr Reynolds dismisses Friday as unlucky and will marry qualifying couples at no charge.
New Rochelle youth Retert Rovile, 16, was told his sister was coming and hid his injuries after a soda water tank exploded while a man, Boulle, charged it with compressed air. Rovile’s sister approached, the gas explosion caused her to misjudge the severity, and she spent the day with friends. Rovile was taken to hospital where his leg was amputated.
America defeats its opponent in a hard fought polo match with a dramatic late push. Milburn and Ritson contribute standout plays as a key duo, while a foul leaves a player with a broken finger forcing withdrawal. The contest is hailed as a brilliant event in the sport.
A watermarked report lists players such as Rhiane Mearlow and Whitney for Waterbury and Litchfield substitutes, noting fouls and officiating by Referee Tebert. It references a Trophy-Interns event in Newport with a value of 1000, and past matches across the United States and England, including scores and attendance details.
The American team and ponies defeated the English challengers in a surprising victory. J M Waterbury Jr suffered a broken finger after a mallet blow, replaced by K E Stoddard, while Farry Payne Whitney incurred an arm bruise but remained captain. The crowd cheered as sunset lit the turf and English spectators praised the match.
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